Renovation backlog for college facilities hits new highs

The dollar value of deferred capital projects grew by 8% last year, according to the latest state of higher ed facilities report from Gordian.

After years of stability, construction materials costs are heating up again

Copper and electrical components posted the sharpest gains to end the year, according to consulting firm Gordian, but steel prices were more stable.

The Secret Architect: When your principles are in doubt … delegate!

The Architects’ JournalThe Secret Architect: When your principles are in doubt … delegate! A Part 3 candidate is showing an alarming reliance on attributing all responsibility to the PD amid a Gordian knot of meaningless acronyms The post The Secret Architect: When your principles are in doubt … delegate! appeared first on The Architects’ JournalWill Hurst

Six Steps to Creating a Value Engineering Model

By Giles Munyard As the volatility in market movements within the construction industry continue, many building design and construction professionals are struggling to find the balance between cost-consciousness and innovative design. Prices continue to surge, raw materials are scarce, and staffing shortages are everywhere. But amidst this frenzy and uncertainty, there is a trusted methodology […] The post Six Steps to Creating a Value Engineering Model appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Accurate estimates start with RSMeans Data Online

Estimating can be tedious and time consuming, but the right tools can make the process fast and efficient without sacrificing quality. Gordian’s RSMeans Data Online gives you access to an industry-leading construction cost database with cutting-edge tools to build thorough construction cost estimates in one powerful platform. The post Accurate estimates start with RSMeans Data Online appeared first on Construction Specifier.